St. James Cathedral Basilica

Welcome! We are the Cathedral parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn serving the communities of Downtown Brooklyn, Dumbo and Vinegar Hill. 

We are a diverse community who together strive to celebrate our faith through Word, Prayer, Worship, Community and Service.

February 17th, 2021

12:00 PM - Mass and ashes will be distributed at the conclusion of mass
3:00 PM - Prayer service concludes with the distribution of ashes
 

*We follow all safety protocols at the Cathedral Basilica. Wear a mask, sanitize hands, and keep social distancing. Thank you for your cooperation.*

Sunday, February 28th, 2021 - The Second Sunday of Lent

Opening Hymn: Again We Keep This Solemn Fast

1. The God of Abraham praise,
Who reigns enthroned above;
The ancient of eternal days,
And God of love;
The Lord, the great I AM,
By earth and heaven confessed
We bow and bless the scared name
For ever blest.

2. The Lord, our God has sworn:
I on that oath depend;
I shall, on eagle wings upborne,
To heaven ascend:
I shall behold God’s face,
I shall God’s power adore
And sing the wonders of God’s grace
For ever more.


Offertory Hymn: ’Tis Good, Lord, To Be Here

1. ’Tis good, Lord, to be here!
Your glory fills the night;
Your face and garments, like the sun,
Shine with unborrowed light.

2.’Tis good, Lord, to be here,
Your beauty to behold,
Where Moses and Elijah stand,
Your messengers of old.

3. Fulfiller of the past!
Promise of things to be!
We hail your body glorified,
And our redemption see.


Communion Hymn: Transform Us

1. Transform us you, transfigured,
Stood apart on Tabor’s height.
Lead us up our sacred mountains,
Search us with revealing light,
Lift us from where we have fallen,
Full of questions, filled with fright.

2.Transform us as you, transfigured,
Once spoke with those holy ones.
We, surrounded by the witness
Of those saints whose work is done,
Live in this world as your Body,
Chosen daughters chosen sons.


Recessional Hymn: Christus Paradox

1. You, Lord, are both Lamb and Shepherd.,
You, Lord, are both prince and slave.
You, peacemaker and sword bringer,
Of the way you took and gave.
You, the everlasting instant;
You, whom we both scorn and crave.

2. Clothed in light upon the mountain,
Stripped of m right upon the cross,
Shining in eternal glory,
Beggar’d by a soldier’s toss,
You, the everlasting instant;
You, who are our gift and cost.